The day in 3 news: Bulgaria to become partner in Black Sea gas exploration; EC berates Sofia over online content; Whistleblower testifies on "Eight Dwarfs" Case

Day in 3 news: Democratic Bulgaria calls for Kiselova’s removal; Deficit remains flat; Online shoppers in Bulgaria down 7%

The week: No more politics, just business

Making Nexo great again, Vazrazhdane tours the globe and energy market reform postponed

A further surge in online retailers’ revenues

The top 10 e-commerce companies in Bulgaria saw a 27% rise in turnover in 2023

The Zhelyazkov cabinet program: familiar intentions but nothing reformist

Among the novelties is that the government now aims to increase military spending to 2.5% of GDP

The day in 3 news: Violent protest in Sofia over Eurozone; Bulgaria still on money-laundering watchlist; Setting bad records for inflation

The week: Mad World

Mental health reality check, same old new budget and a final euro push

The day in 3 news: Tax amnesty plan with BDB raises questions; Full Schengen entry for Bulgaria and Romania; Metal sector revenue falls but profit margins nudge up

Drinking water in reservoirs is at critically low levels. Are there solutions?

Nine of our drinking water supply dams are at their lowest levels in decades

The day in 3 news: Schengen membership very possible; Sofia mall changes ownership; BAS develops 3D skin model

The day in 3 news: Is Bulgaria Schengen-fit?; Downgraded by the EBRD; Orgachim upgrades production in Ruse

The day in 3 news: Mortgage lending rules tightened; Chaira Plant repairs delayed; Chinese e-commerce giants disrupt Bulgarian market

Day in 3 news: BNB says sub-governor’s removal "legitimate", but up to Parliament; Heatwave ignites coal TPPs; Bulgarian state-owned firms expensive, inefficient: IMF

The day in 3 news: No obvious coalition options; 70% of teens still aim for university; Double decker trains for Bulgaria

Who wants a free market? Bulgaria postpones wholesale electricity market liberalization

Meanwhile, households will have missed the optimum moment for liberalization because electricity prices are currently at their lowest

Online Gambling Business’ Revenue Tops One Billion Levs

Internet betting grew by 12% in 2023. Lower taxation of offline betting creates a new market niche.

The day in 3 news: Farmers Issue Ultimatum to Press Demands, Geshev Calls for High-Profile Questioning, Government Discusses Mobile Fee Hikes

The week: Schengen - definitely maybe, Borissov and Goranov - definitely not, A gift from Amazon and a Monument comes down

K Insights Newsletter: 15/12

The day in 3 news: Gov’t should approve Lukoil sale, Monument of the Soviet Army dismantled, US investment in BG topped 5.5 billion levs in 2021

Gas tax for Schengen freedom? A last-ditch attempt to break the Austrian deadlock

The leaders of the parliamentary majority drop the controversial fee in exchange for last-minute entry into the free travel zone, but full membership is unlikely